The Lexus Tax

"Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious" (shour) 10/14/2016 at 15:32 • Filed to: None

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So, I figured while I could, I’d get the missing cat replaced on the right side of my car. (It was deleted before I bought it.) If it would allow someone to weld up the exhaust leak that has my CEL continually lit, even better.

The guy replacing the cat says it’s no problem. But upon closer inspection, he points out that the manifold is cracked. He could weld that closed, sure...but recommended just replacing it as a more reliable option. Okay, sure. Let’s go find an exhaust manifold.

Auto Zone: “We can’t get that for you, sorry.”

Pep Boys: “We don’t carry that for your car.”

Napa: “Sorry, we don’t have that.”

Toyota dealership: “We could have that shipped in for you in three days. $632.”

*le sigh*

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 10/14/2016 at 15:39

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Try Amazon or Rock Auto.

Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 10/14/2016 at 15:45

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What vehicle? May be able to pick one up used for a substantially better price, while still getting OE quality.

Edit: Oppo-stalked you, assuming an ‘02 LS430 based off of the beached whale post you made a couple days ago.

Looks like they’re available in my area (mid-Atlantic) used for $75-150.

www.car-part.com should give a listing in your area.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 10/14/2016 at 15:48

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Never ever look at S600 parts

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 10/14/2016 at 15:49

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No dice on either of those. It’s as if Lexus some how ensured that not even aftermarket or generic replacements could be fabricated. -_-

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 10/14/2016 at 15:50

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That’s the hybrid LS, yeah? I don’t even wanna think what a battery pack for one of those costs.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 10/14/2016 at 15:57

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That would be an LS600h. The S600 is a Mercedes.

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever 10/14/2016 at 16:20

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Holy crap, that site is awesome. All the stars for you, my friend.

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 10/14/2016 at 16:23

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Oh, right. Duh. I forgot, you own ALL the luxobarges. ^_^

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 10/14/2016 at 17:15

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That’s like... two non-running Tercels right there.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious 10/14/2016 at 19:11

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ALL THE LUXURY